Perilous seas and world turmoil loom in editorial
The Waterloo Evening Courier and Reporter notes global tensions, maritime dangers, and diplomatic strains. It cites Thrasher’s death, German actions, British interference, and recalls aviation risks, urging steady leadership and national unity amid crisis. It also tacks to local bits about Manly mayor, vodka rules, and social quips.
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Europe
Perlion
Jefferson
Madison
Leon C. Thresher
Britain
Road legislation advances with strengthened highway law
The Thirty sixth general assembly adopted the senate bill, replacing the Johnston measure and broadening the two year old law. The state highway commission remains, old provisions stay, and the auto tax fund will be distributed more equitably to populous counties, thanks largely to Clayton F Bronson of this county. Senate Grout and Reps McFarlane and Bronson backed the measure as right on road legislation.
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Thirty-sixth General Assembly
House
Senate
State Highway Commission
Clayton F. Bronson
Grout
McFarlanend Bronson
Belgium’s Future in World War I Conquest Debates
The article outlines Belgian claims for reparations after the German invasion and internal debates among Belgian leaders and exiled papers on potential territorial gains. It notes Emile Vandervelde’s push for Luxembourg annexation, opposing views from Xxe Siegle and Independence Belge, and calls for restraint until liberation. It also highlights a public school garden program promoting practical science and character-building among youth, emphasizing labor, perseverance, and connection to nature.
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Germany
Belgium
Emile Vandervelde
Aix-la-Chapelle
Teulon
America
Europe
West Virginia imposes a fax on bachelors and vows
The passage notes a marriage license collecting role and hints at broad social changes. A separate Tama report details 14 year old T O Wilson of Marshalltown losing both legs after being struck by a freight train while attempting to disembark, with immediate amputation performed.
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West Virginia
Tama
T. O. Wilson
Marshalltown
Ohce
Anators
The Hawaiian Islands A quirky atlas view of Hawaii history
A satirical portrait of Hawaii describing its size climate and people noting Mauna Loa and Kilauea as active volcanoes and Hawaii as a naval and travel hub. It claims a native population mix and jokes about economics while recounting annexation history and U S admission in 1898.
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Hawaiian Islands
Paelfe Ocean
Ue Sin Rancho Pippertlien Sad
Geader
Belgium
New York
Oahu
Iawaii
Mauna Loa
Kilauea
Is Up to You and Me to Help the Submerged Tenth
The author argues the submerged tenth cannot access charitable aid due to lack of education and awareness. Recounting Olga the widow and a free dental clinic, she urges readers to learn about aid agencies and connect people in need with services, suggesting town bureaus or networks to bridge gaps and educate reluctant families.
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Olga
Gretchen
Sitle
Free Clinic
Ang
Ong
Hand Shake as Honest Signal Across Silent Miles
Pepper argues that a handshake reveals character more than pedigree charts. The hand greeting binds strangers and expresses trust, heart, and humanity beyond title or origins in a busy world.
What Iowa Editors Are Saying About Prohibition Split
A collection of editorials from Iowa papers criticizes the Democrats and Republicans over the prohibition clash and the national party split. They note内 party lines blur in the upcoming state election, citeSecretary Bryan’s letter as a wake-up call, and urge a sane, united approach for national leadership.
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Clinton Herma
Wen
Senate
Hagemann
Clarkson
Bryan
Iowa
State 3 savings: retrenchment report cites $100000 yearly
Des Moines April 14 legislative committee on retrenchment and reform reports annual state savings of at least $100000 from economy measures. Highlights include $4500 yearly fuel savings at the capital heating plant, about $15000 on coal for institutions, $50000 from one school, and potential $12000 per session from cutting general assembly staff plus $30000 in document editing and $22000 from auto plate changes. Attacks on redistricting calls and calls for legislature reductions are noted.
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Des Moines
Legislative Committee On
General Assembly
Board of Control
BH. T. U
Board of Education
Savings Achieved by Department Committee Report
The committee reports on administrative savings of about four thousand dollars per year in administration and on cost basis. A further saving of at least twelve thousand dollars is expected later. The state fair saw two thousand one hundred free tickets saved, and custodian changes cut two thousand dollars. Interest savings arise from funds turned in to the state treasurer within three days. The senate declined to reduce the committee’s authority and will fund continued work.
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Senate
Hounds Capture Youth in Chasing Incident
Bloomfield reports Walter Smith, a young man, was lodged in Wapello county jail after a dramatic chase by bloodhounds through the streets yesterday. The pursuit followed an alleged theft, ending with Smith's capture and confinement awaiting further proceedings.
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Bloomfield
Walter Smith
Wapello County
Smith
Will County
Fox Township
Davis
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